How To Make The Perfect Porridge

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories, while water is a cost-effective base.

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Agave syrup is a lower glycemic index sweetener.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil offers a dairy-free option.

nuts

🥗Healthier: seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Seeds provide a similar crunch and are often less expensive.

Get a high-sided pot on medium heat.

Use one builder's mug of coarse porridge oats for four people.

Add three builder's mugs of water to the pot.

Add a pinch of sea salt to the water and oats mixture.

Bring the mixture to a simmer and then reduce the heat to low.

Cook for 10-15 minutes until the oats become thick and homogeneous.

Optionally, add butter or a splash of milk to loosen the porridge if desired.

Add a tablespoon of sugar or honey to sweeten the porridge.

Portion out the thick porridge into bowls.

For flavor variations, add brown sugar and let it caramelize, or use golden syrup.

Mix in poppy seeds, desiccated coconut, and a pinch of cinnamon.

Mash a banana and mix it into the porridge.

Prepare stewed fruit by adding a handful of fruit to a bowl with sugar, mashing it to release juices.

Make a well in the porridge and add whole fruit for garnish.

For a chocolate variation, mix in hot chocolate powder and a spoonful of marmalade.

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